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The puppet creates delight and fear. It may evoke the innocent play of childhood, or become a tool of ritual magic, able to negotiate with ghosts and gods. Puppets can be creepy things, secretive, inanimate while also full of spirit, alive with gesture and voice. In this eloquent book, Kenneth Gross contemplates the fascination of these unsettling objectsobjects that are also actors and images of life.The poetry of the puppet is central here, whether in its blunt grotesquery or symbolic simplicity, and always in its talent for metamorphosis. On a meditative journey to seek the idiosyncratic shapes of puppets on stage, Gross looks at the anarchic Punch and Judy show, the sacred shadow theater of Bali, and experimental theaters in Europe and the United States, where puppets enact everything from Baroque opera and Shakespearean tragedy to Beckettian farce. Throughout, he interweaves accounts of the myriad faces of the puppet in literatureCollodis cruel, wooden Pinocchio, puppetlike characters in Kafka and Dickens, Rilkes puppetangels, the dark puppeteering of Philip Roths Micky Sabbathas well as in the work of artists Joseph Cornell and Paul Klee. The puppet emerges here as a hungry creature, seducer and destroyer, demon and clown. It is a test of our experience of things, of the human and inhuman. A book about reseeing what we know, or what we think we know, Puppet evokes the startling power of puppets as mirrors of the uncanny in life and art.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Puppet: An Essay on Uncanny Life'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the fascination with puppets as objects that evoke both delight and fear, exploring their role in art, literature, and ritual.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Professor Kenneth Gross, who offers a deep contemplation of puppets and their significance in various cultures and artistic expressions.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Puppet: An Essay on Uncanny Life'? A: The book contains 224 pages, allowing for an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Puppet: An Essay on Uncanny Life' published? A: The book was published on October 15, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book offers rich insights and analyses that can be suitable for academic study in fields such as literature, theater, and cultural studies.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect in this book? A: The book features contemplative essays on puppetry, including discussions on various puppetry forms, their cultural significance, and their portrayal in literature and art.
- Q: Are there illustrations in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the subject matter.
- Q: What genres does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Puppets & Puppetry, as well as literary criticism and art theory.
- Q: Is this book recommended for those interested in performing arts? A: Absolutely, it is highly recommended for anyone interested in performing arts, puppetry, or the intersection of art and literature.